Vanessa Williams went for all-out glitzy shine in a wrap-style sheath. The purple hue pops with sequins, while a pair of fiery Louboutins carry on the shimmer. Jewel drop earrings and matching cocktail ring are her jewels of choice. Do you like?

2011 People's Choice Awards: Vanessa Williams
That flawless skin. That silky hair. Vanessa Williams knows how to do it up right. Instead of sporting her signature wavy hair, however, Vanessa has opted for a sleeker, straighter style. Caramel-toned makeup finishes off her look for a sophisticated, polished finish. Is this a look that gets your "love it" vote?
The Right Stuff: Vanessa Williams Inspires a Reader's Love of Bold Lipstick
Here's an excerpt of a nostalgic post from OnSugar blog fierce beauty:
I remember this album and I remember this video vividly: Vanessa Williams circa 1988, "The Right Stuff." Her face was flawless and right there at that moment I wanted to wear bold lipstick because I knew it was the answer to everything — at the very least it would certainly give me the right stuff, right? My fierce mother would be having none of the lipstick wearing until four years later when I was 16, and even today I remember my first tube of CoverGirl LipSlicks.
It wasn't really lipstick per se; it was actually more of a lipstain/gloss hybrid, but I loved it! I remember being in New York with my family because my dad was running the marathon, and us going into a drugstore to get it. It was a big deal for me. I got the yellow tube, which was a bronzy lip color, and of course the red tube. Never forgetting Ms. Vanessa Williams in all her bright, puckered glory, I slathered it on rather heavily — like 10 coats heavily — trying to achieve that lipstick look. And as tacky as I may have looked (my mom tried to deter me to no avail), I am quite sure it at least lent some shape to the makeup artist/beauty Yoda I am today — just with a lot more style, a steadier hand, and most definitely: "The Right Stuff."
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5 Ways to Make Your Baby Blues Pop
From the piercing light blue tone Ellen DeGeneres possesses to the striking bluish-green shade with which Vanessa Williams has been blessed, there are lots of Hollywood stars with gorgeous blue eyes. But how can you make your blue eyes stand out even more? The answer lies in shade selection, my friends. We already covered the rarest shade of the bunch, the green-eyed lassies, so let's move on to the baby blues.
Link Time — Charlie Sheen Is the Highest Paid Actor on TV
- Charlie Sheen is staying on Two and a Half Men, getting paid $2 million per episode — TV Squad
- The 20 most pointless episodes of Lost — Vulture
- 20 old flames from Sex and the City — TrèsSugar
- How do the real Cullens of Twilight stack up to the movies? — Moviefone
- Surprise, surprise: Pirates of the Caribbean 4 will be in 3D — Hit Fix
- Gidget is getting a reboot — Movieline
- A live-action version of Cinderella is coming our way — The Wrap
- Cameron Crowe goes back to directing with We Bought a Zoo — Cinematical
- James Franco will return to General Hospital — Soapnet
- Vanessa Williams joins the cast of Desperate Housewives — TV Guide Magazine

- Charlie Sheen is staying on Two and a Half Men, getting paid $2 million per episode — TV Squad
- The 20 most pointless episodes of Lost — Vulture
- 20 old flames from Sex and the City — TrèsSugar
- How do the real Cullens of Twilight stack up to the movies? — Moviefone
- Surprise, surprise: Pirates of the Caribbean 4 will be in 3D — Hit Fix
- Gidget is getting a reboot — Movieline
- A live-action version of Cinderella is coming our way — The Wrap
- Cameron Crowe goes back to directing with We Bought a Zoo — Cinematical
- James Franco will return to General Hospital — Soapnet
- Vanessa Williams joins the cast of Desperate Housewives — TV Guide Magazine
Lo on Her Boyfriend, Miss USA's Controversial Lingerie Shoot, and Ryan's Buff Body Takes Work
Lo Bosworth dishes on her boyfriend and Brody Jenner ahead of tonight's new episode of The Hills. The Miss USA contestants are raising eyebrows for a sexy lingerie photo shoot, and Ryan Phillippe says he works hard for his hard body.
PSR 5/11/10: Lo on Brody & Her BF, Miss USA Lingerie Shoot, & Ryan's Buff Body Takes Work
Lo Bosworth dishes on her boyfriend and Brody Jenner ahead of tonight's new episode of The Hills, the Miss USA contestants are raising eyebrows for a sexy lingerie photo shoot, and Ryan Phillippe says he works hard for his hard body. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook for all the latest celebrity gossip!
Mary-Kate Helps the Ugly Betty Cast Celebrate Their Finale
Mary-Kate Olsen wore green and accessorized with a backpack last night when she hit the grass carpet for the grand opening of Otarian in NYC, which bills itself as the world's first low-carbon restaurant. She stopped to pose for photos with the owner, Radhika Oswal, and Ugly Betty's Mark Indelicato. Both he and Vanessa Williams were at this event as the final episode of their show aired on ABC. There was a lot to love about the finale and Mark even recently hinted at the possibility of the cast reuniting for a film.
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Vanessa Williams Shares Her Favorite Workout
Vanessa Williams has got it goin' on: besides raising two children, the 47-year-old star is currently working on two projects — Ugly Betty and the Broadway show Sondheim and Sondheim, set to open in the Spring. Between all of this, she shares in the April issue of Prevention Magazine, she still manages to hop on the treadmill three times a week, lift weights, and throw in a crossword puzzle! Check out some of the interview highlights here:
- Her cheat foods: "New York pizza. But what's really deadly is when I cook and bake: cakes, pies, lasagna, roast chicken, tacos . . . and my kids' requests: buttermilk waffles, blueberry pancakes, French toast."
- Her number one diet tip: "Cutting down portions. If you're full, stop. Push the plate away — you don't have to finish it all."
To find out what Vanessa's favorite workouts are, read more
Celeb Style: Vanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams was spotted on the set of Ugly Betty, despite recent news of the show's cancellation, looking pretty in pink. Her laid-back ensemble consisted of a pink and white plaid Theory shirt, which she layered over a basic white tank, dark blue jeans, and knee-high black boots. For added warmth, she tied a scarf around her neck and threw on a short-sleeve open cardigan. Get Vanessa's look by shopping her exact top and other like items now!

